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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Causes Of Joint Pain

Q&A: Can diabetes cause joint pain?

October 03, 2008
A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling if diabetes could be causing her joint pain. According to Dr. Shmerling, diabetes doesn't cause arthritis or joint inflammation, but it can be associated with conditions that cause pain--such as bursitis, tendonitis, charcot joint, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The doctor says that researchers are unsure why diabetes and these painful conditions are linked. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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5/26/08 #2 - One-sided joint pain, coordination issues during migraine?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:Does a migraine cause joint pain and problems with limbs on one side of your body?... Read more »

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I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...rheumatoid arthritis patients experiencing stiffness, joint pain, joint swelling and depression.... Read more »

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Why Your Joints Are Stiff or Painful in the Morning
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...while they are being used. Of course, there are many causes of joint pain and stiffness. ... Read more »

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Surgery for osteoarthritis, even without pain?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...            If osteoarthritis is suspected as the cause of joint pain, an x-ray... Read more »

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06/18/07 #3 - Joint pain and triptans?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...it worked on my migraine but I started to develop joint pain, mostly my knees, after taking this... Read more »

Health Guide

Joint pain
Joint pain can affect one or more joints. See also arthritis (inflammation of joints), muscle pain, and bursitis. Alternative Names Stiffness in a joint; Pain - joints;... Read more »
Joint pain
Stiffness in a joint; Pain - joints; Arthralgia Prevention Read more »
Joint pain
... Home Care Follow prescribed therapy in treating the underlying cause. For nonarthritis joint pain, both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises... Read more »
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic disease resulting in joint pain and inflammation. It may result in joint damage. It usually occurs before age 16. Alternative... Read more »
New Osteoarthritis Medication Patented
...chemical compound nimesulide. The medication, which Panacea introduced in 2004, relieves the chronic joint pain that is a result of osteoarthritis, according to the company. Furthermore, the... Read more »

Medications

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...sex, decreased appetite, nausea, constipation, or joint pain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...complications such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint pain. Sibutramine works by... Read more »

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...these rare but very serious side effects occur: joint pain/swelling A very serious... Read more »

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...rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.... Read more »

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...drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, gas, joint pain, eye redness, or vomiting... Read more »

Related News

9 ways to ease joint stress
October 02, 2008

Lifting, bending, and normal wear and tear can cause joint pain as we age. Medications help this pain, but there are other ways to ease stress on... Read summary »

Q&A: Fosamax-linked hip and leg pain
May 28, 2009

A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon from The People's Pharmacy if Fosamax could be the cause of her nightly hip and leg pain. The Graedons respond... Read summary »

HRT Improves Quality of Life
September 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For post-menopausal women -- even those without symptoms -- hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve quality of life. The... Read summary »

Expert: Arthritis self-diagnosis a risky choice
October 02, 2008

Arthritis expert Fred Cicetti responds to a reader who believes he has arthritis in his knee. Cicetti says that self-diagnosis of arthritis is a... Read summary »

Gift idea: Give a Thera Cane for pain relief
October 03, 2008

Fibromyalgia and other conditions that cause daily pain zap energy levels and cause muscle and joint pain that's difficult to treat. If you struggle... Read summary »